Shannen Michaelsen

Shannen has been a Disney Parks fan and lover of dogs since childhood, despite Pluto's attempt to eat Shannen's Minnie Mouse doll the first time they met. They've made up now. You can email Shannen at shannen@mail.hkdrnt.com.

Me Ship, The Olive Refurbishment Extended at Universal’s Islands of Adventure

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Shannen has been a Disney Parks fan and lover of dogs since childhood, despite Pluto's attempt to eat Shannen's Minnie Mouse doll the first time they met. They've made up now. You can email Shannen at shannen@mail.hkdrnt.com.

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The refurbishment of Me Ship, The Olive at Universal’s Islands of Adventure has been officially extended through March 24, 2023. The refurbishment was originally scheduled to end on March 10. Just this week, we saw crews repainting the funnel of the ship, which is a water play area in Toon Lagoon. Popeye & Bluto’s Bilge-Rat … Read more

PHOTOS: Explore the Unique Pools and the Toy Story Splash Zone Aboard the Disney Wish

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Shannen has been a Disney Parks fan and lover of dogs since childhood, despite Pluto's attempt to eat Shannen's Minnie Mouse doll the first time they met. They've made up now. You can email Shannen at shannen@mail.hkdrnt.com.

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Instead of a handful of large pools like other Disney Cruise Line ships, the Disney Wish has several relatively small pools scattered across the upper decks, plus the Toy Story Splash Zone and Slide-a-saurus Rex. Disney Wish Pools The largest family pools are Mickey’s Pool and Minnie’s Pool. These are on deck 11 and both … Read more

PHOTOS: New Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon & Blizzard Beach Souvenir Cups Available

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Shannen has been a Disney Parks fan and lover of dogs since childhood, despite Pluto's attempt to eat Shannen's Minnie Mouse doll the first time they met. They've made up now. You can email Shannen at shannen@mail.hkdrnt.com.

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Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park has reopened to guests today,  giving guests the chance to be among the first to pick up a colorful new souvenir cup. We found the souvenir cups at Leaning Palms, High n Dry, Let’s Go Slurpin’, Low Tide Lou’s, and Typhoon Tilly’s. The sign shows the cups in orange, blue, … Read more

Polynesians Criticize Moana’s ‘Hula’ Choreography in ‘Magic Happens’ Parade at Disneyland

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Shannen Michaelsen

Shannen has been a Disney Parks fan and lover of dogs since childhood, despite Pluto's attempt to eat Shannen's Minnie Mouse doll the first time they met. They've made up now. You can email Shannen at shannen@mail.hkdrnt.com.

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Polynesian guests have taken to social media to criticize the choreography of the “Moana” section of the “Magic Happens” parade, which recently returned to Disneyland. “Magic Happens” was only performed for two weeks in 2020 before Disneyland Resort shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It returned mostly the same as it was before but … Read more

Damon Lindelof and Justin Britt-Gibson Exit ‘Star Wars’ Film

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Shannen Michaelsen

Shannen has been a Disney Parks fan and lover of dogs since childhood, despite Pluto's attempt to eat Shannen's Minnie Mouse doll the first time they met. They've made up now. You can email Shannen at shannen@mail.hkdrnt.com.

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Damon Lindelof and Justin Britt-Gibson have reportedly exited their “Star Wars” film after turning in a script. Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy is still directing the film. On writing a “Star Wars” film, Lindelof recently told /Film at SXSW, “I will just say, that for reasons that I can’t get into on this Sunday morning, on this day, … Read more

Breakfast and Lunch Returning May 2023 to Akershus Royal Banquet Hall at EPCOT

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Shannen Michaelsen

Shannen has been a Disney Parks fan and lover of dogs since childhood, despite Pluto's attempt to eat Shannen's Minnie Mouse doll the first time they met. They've made up now. You can email Shannen at shannen@mail.hkdrnt.com.

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Breakfast and lunch will return to Akershus Royal Banquet Hall in EPCOT in May of this year. Dinner returned to the Norway Pavilion restaurant last November. Disney shared some photos of the breakfast options guests will be able to enjoy, including heart-shaped waffles. Breakfast and lunch will be available beginning May 14, 2023. Disney has … Read more

Disneyland Closing Hour Early Today Due to Inclement Weather

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Shannen Michaelsen

Shannen has been a Disney Parks fan and lover of dogs since childhood, despite Pluto's attempt to eat Shannen's Minnie Mouse doll the first time they met. They've made up now. You can email Shannen at shannen@mail.hkdrnt.com.

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Disneyland will be closing an hour early today, Tuesday, March 21, due to inclement weather in California. Disneyland Park will now close at 11:00 p.m. instead of midnight. Disney California Adventure will close at 10:00 p.m. The parks have had to close early a few times in the past several weeks due to cold weather … Read more

Disney’s Hollywood Studios Hours Extended Again in April 2023

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Shannen Michaelsen

Shannen has been a Disney Parks fan and lover of dogs since childhood, despite Pluto's attempt to eat Shannen's Minnie Mouse doll the first time they met. They've made up now. You can email Shannen at shannen@mail.hkdrnt.com.

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Disney’s Hollywood Studios hours have been extended in the first two weeks of April 2023. On April 3, 4, and 6 – 15, Disney’s Hollywood Studios will now be open an extra half hour until 10:00 p.m. at night. The park will still open at 8:30 a.m. with early entry for Walt Disney World Resort … Read more

‘Disney100: The Exhibition – Making the Magic’ Special Premiering This Thursday

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Shannen Michaelsen

Shannen has been a Disney Parks fan and lover of dogs since childhood, despite Pluto's attempt to eat Shannen's Minnie Mouse doll the first time they met. They've made up now. You can email Shannen at shannen@mail.hkdrnt.com.

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A new 30-minute special about Disney100: The Exhibition, currently open at The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, will premiere this Thursday. Read the details from Disney and watch a teaser video below. The Walt Disney Archives has opened its vaults to mark 100 historic years of making magic. In honor of this global celebration of a … Read more

TRON Lightcycle Run On-Ride Photo, Video, and Prop Photo Announced for Magic Kingdom

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Shannen Michaelsen

Shannen has been a Disney Parks fan and lover of dogs since childhood, despite Pluto's attempt to eat Shannen's Minnie Mouse doll the first time they met. They've made up now. You can email Shannen at shannen@mail.hkdrnt.com.

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Disney has announced that TRON Lightcycle / Run at Magic Kingdom will have an attraction photo and video, plus a new prop photo coming soon. Guests will be able to preview their onboard photo and video automatically linked to their My Disney Experience account using one of the following methods: The new PhotoPass prop, an … Read more

TRON Lightcycle Run Walkway Next to Tomorrowland Launch Depot Opens to All Guests

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Shannen Michaelsen

Shannen has been a Disney Parks fan and lover of dogs since childhood, despite Pluto's attempt to eat Shannen's Minnie Mouse doll the first time they met. They've made up now. You can email Shannen at shannen@mail.hkdrnt.com.

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The walkway next to the newly renamed Tomorrowland Launch Depot at Magic Kingdom has opened to all guests, meaning anyone can currently access Energy Bytes, the TRON snack stand. Only guests with a virtual queue group or individual Lightning Lane for TRON Lightcycle / Run can access the ride, which soft opened this week. Except … Read more

PHOTOS: Neon Signs Return to The Hollywood Brown Derby at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Shannen Michaelsen

Shannen has been a Disney Parks fan and lover of dogs since childhood, despite Pluto's attempt to eat Shannen's Minnie Mouse doll the first time they met. They've made up now. You can email Shannen at shannen@mail.hkdrnt.com.

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After temporarily going missing in February, the neon signs of The Hollywood Brown Derby have returned to the restaurant in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. There are two neon signs that were removed for refurbishment: the one shaped like a derby hat on the roof and the one on the chimney. The hat-shaped sign is brown with … Read more

Former Imagineer Jim Shull Talks Kids ‘Making a Deposit’ in Old Mickey’s Toontown Ball Pit

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Shannen Michaelsen

Shannen has been a Disney Parks fan and lover of dogs since childhood, despite Pluto's attempt to eat Shannen's Minnie Mouse doll the first time they met. They've made up now. You can email Shannen at shannen@mail.hkdrnt.com.

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In our interview with former Imagineer Jim Shull about Mickey’s Toontown, he talked about the old Acorn Crawl ball pit at Chip ‘n’ Dale’s Treehouse. Shull worked for Walt Disney Imagineering for nearly 33 years, retiring in late 2020. He worked on the original Mickey’s Toontown in Disneyland, which opened in 1993, as well as … Read more

New Limited Time Universal Orlando Annual Passholder Perks Coming May 2023

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Shannen has been a Disney Parks fan and lover of dogs since childhood, despite Pluto's attempt to eat Shannen's Minnie Mouse doll the first time they met. They've made up now. You can email Shannen at shannen@mail.hkdrnt.com.

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Universal Orlando Resort Annual Passholders will get access to some exclusive perks this May, as is a spring tradition. Details aren’t yet available, but the UOAP website says the bonus benefits will include “Things like secret menus, dedicated entrances, discounts, giveaways and other fun things we know you’ll love.” The perks will be available from … Read more

New Milkshake Flight Available at Toothsome Chocolate Emporium in Universal Orlando Resort

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Shannen Michaelsen

Shannen has been a Disney Parks fan and lover of dogs since childhood, despite Pluto's attempt to eat Shannen's Minnie Mouse doll the first time they met. They've made up now. You can email Shannen at shannen@mail.hkdrnt.com.

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A new milkshake flight is available from The Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen at Universal CityWalk Orlando. Jacques’ Speciality Flight is $50 and includes five flavors of your choice. The flavors themselves were already available as individual milkshakes, which range from $14.50 to $16. The flavors available to choose from are Brownie, Cookie … Read more

ESPN Club Tower Almost Completely Demolished for Construction of Cake Bake Shop at Disney’s BoardWalk

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Shannen Michaelsen

Shannen has been a Disney Parks fan and lover of dogs since childhood, despite Pluto's attempt to eat Shannen's Minnie Mouse doll the first time they met. They've made up now. You can email Shannen at shannen@mail.hkdrnt.com.

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The tower of what was once the ESPN Club has been almost completely demolished as the building is turned into The Cake Bake Shop by Gwendolyn Rogers. Only the corner posts of the tower remain. It will be reconstructed for The Cake Bake Shop with a new look. ESPN Club signage was completely removed last … Read more

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